Danish Video Game Proofreader - Ottawa

Keyword Studios; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company is seeking Danish speakers for a proofreading position in Ottawa. Candidates will support video game content accuracy by proofreading texts and ensuring subtitles match audio. The role requires strong proficiency in English and Danish, multitasking abilities, and an interest in the gaming industry. This position offers flexible working conditions, competitive pay with bonuses, and potential for permanent openings. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking for a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

On-call contracts with potential full-time openings

Paid training

Vacation and sick days

Internet subsidy for remote work

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Danish (spoken and written) is essential.
• Ability to manage time efficiently while multitasking.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Proofread texts and video game content for accuracy.
• Check texts for consistency and recommend necessary changes.
• Write error reports and perform minor translations.
• Ensure subtitles align with audio.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Danish

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Comfortable with digital technologies

Interest in the video game industry

Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for Danish speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.
*Bank of Candidates*

If successful in our recruitment process, candidates will join our pool of candidates and will be contacted once we have an opportunity.

Main tasks

• Proofreading texts and video game content (spelling, syntax, typography).
• Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes where necessary.
• Writing error reports.
• Performing minor, simple translations.
• Ensuring subtitles match the audio tracks.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English and Danish (spoken and written).
  *Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in writing). This is due to the position requiring constant communication with clients and team members outside of the province of Quebec and Canada
• Live in the Ottawa area.
• Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands.
• Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently.
• Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens).
• An interest in the video game industry.
• Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset).

Benefits

• $19.75 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM).
• Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities.
• Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site.
• Internet subsidy for employees working from home.
• Paid 3-day training, accrued vacation, and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.
• Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Good luck and we look forward to meeting you!

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Ottawa

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Remote